February 4, 2020

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Acne and Rosacea

Acne cream shows positive phase 3 results Sol-Gel’s new investigational microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin combination cream, Twyneo, for the treatment of acne vulgaris shows promising results from recently released phase 3 data with both clinical trials meeting all primary endpoints.   Effective papulopustular rosacea treatment Hovione recently published results of a phase 2b study showed a topical gel formulation of 1% and 3% minocycline proved to be an effective and safe treatment for papulopustular rosacea.

Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis

Hope for skin clearance in psoriasis Newly published results from a phase 3 study demonstrate the superiority of bimekizumab over adalimumab for plaque psoriasis.   FDA grants priority review for dupilumab in pediatric AD The FDA announced it has accepted a priority review of dupilumab for the treatment of moderate-to-severe AD in pediatric patients 6 to 11 years of age. The drug is already approved for treatment of AD in adolescents and adults.   Skin Cancer   Imaging evolves to guide Mohs surgery Combined imaging modalities may help guide choice of treatment and prevent biopsy, according to one expert. Connect with us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates. From our Latest Issue   Re-think rescue approach in atopic dermatitis   Leg psoriasis improves with topical lotion   An alternative approach to vertical lip lines   JOB OPPORTUNITIES CA - Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center CA - Integrated Dermatology CO - Integrated Dermatology CO-Integrated Dermatology CT - Integrated Dermatology MA - Integrated Dermatology District of Columbia-Integrated Dermatology MA - Integrated Dermatology MD - Integrated Dermatology National - Integrated Dermatology PA - Milton S Hershey Medical Center NJ - Integrated Dermatology NV - Integrated Dermatology PA - Milton S Hershey Medical Center PA - St. Luke's Physician Group TN-Integrated Dermatology VA - Integrated Dermatology VA - Integrated Dermatology VT - Integrated Dermatology